Safehouse Advocate, Every Other Weekend

About SARC

SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resources Center) was founded in 1978 and has been a cornerstone of safety and support in Harford County. What started as a grassroots effort has grown into a comprehensive resource center offering shelter, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and community education. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Grace, Safety, and Integrity - guide everything we do.

About the Role: Residential Advocate (Safehouse)

As a Safehouse Advocate, you will be the heart of our shelter - a steady, compassionate presence for survivors in crisis. You'll ensure a safe, welcoming environment while responding to urgent needs with grace under pressure.

• Be the first point of support for residents - greeting them, answering requests, and ensuring their needs are met.
• Conduct intakes and orientations to help survivors and their children settle into a safe space.
• Maintain the shelter's environment - restocking supplies, organizing donations, keeping common areas clean, and conducting security checks.
• Respond to crises with confidence, including answering the emergency hotline, safety planning, and providing emotional support.
• Work collaboratively with on-call staff to handle urgent situations and ensure residents receive the care they need.

Who You Are

• Mission-Driven and Reliable - You believe in this work and show up, no matter what.
• Resilient and Level-Headed - You don't back down in the face of crisis; you rise to the challenge.
• Adaptable and Solution-Oriented - Every day is different. You can think on your feet and adjust as needed.
• Caregiving, Yet Strong - You provide warmth and empathy while maintaining firm boundaries.
• Independent, Yet a Team Player - You know when to take charge and when to collaborate.

Schedule

Every other Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm

Salary

$20.00 per hour, plus a weekend shift differential of $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 8am and 8pm.

Requirements

• Commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Emotional maturity, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to climb stairs and occasionally lift bulky items.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record (you may need to drive the agency's van to pick up donated items).
• PREFERRED: At least one year of experience in crisis intervention or a related field.

Benefits

• A team that has your back. We work together to support survivors - and each other.
• Competitive benefits including employer-paid health insurance for individual coverage (discounted premiums for family coverage), vision and dental options, and a $1,500 employer-paid HSA contribution.
• Paid time off you can actually use: 11 paid holidays, floating holidays, and up to 112 hours of vacation in your first year.

Important Note

This isn't just a job - it's a calling. We provide regular training opportunities on a variety of crisis-centered topics.

If you're ready to be a steady, compassionate presence for survivors and a vital part of our mission, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in holding the line against abuse.